A Naval History of the Peloponnesian War: Ships, Men and Money in the War at Sea

Description: A Naval History of the Peloponnesian War by Marc G. DeSantis Clear narrative of the naval dimension of the Peloponnesian War, one of the first conflicts for which we have a detailed narrative source. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Naval power played a vital role in the Peloponnesian War. The conflict pitted Athens against a powerful coalition including the preeminent land power of the day, Sparta. Only Athens superior fleet, her wooden walls, by protecting her vital supply routes allowed her to survive. It also allowed the strategic freedom of movement to strike back where she chose, most famously at Sphacteria, where a Spartan force was cut off and forced to surrender. Athens initial tactical superiority was demonstrated at the Battle of Chalcis, where her ships literally ran rings round the opposition but this gap closed as her enemies adapted. The great amphibious expedition to Sicily was a watershed, a strategic blunder compounded by tactical errors which brought defeat and irreplaceable losses. Although Athens continued to win victories at sea, at Arginusae for example, her naval strength had been severely weakened while the Spartans built up their fleets with Persian subsidies. It was another naval defeat, at Aegispotomi (405 BC) that finally sealed Athens fate. Marc De Santis narrates these stirring events while analysing the technical, tactical and strategic aspects of the war at sea. AUTHOR: Marc G. DeSantis is a historian and attorney who has written extensively on military historical subjects for such publications as Military History Quarterly, Ancient Warfare, and Military Heritage. Author Biography Marc De Santis is an associate editor with Military History Quarterly, a prominent US military history magazine. He is the author of Rome Seizes the Trident (Pen & Sword, 2015) and a number of articles on aspects of military history for specialist military magazines, including Military Heritage and Ancient Warfare Online. Review "This book is filled with everything a history lover would like to know about the era. From its in depth delving into the monetary cost and upkeep of the navies, to the actual tactics used by both sides during the war, it is all here... This was a well written and fascinating book on ancient warfare."-- "A Wargamers Needful Things" Review Quote "This book is filled with everything a history lover would like to know about the era. From its in depth delving into the monetary cost and upkeep of the navies, to the actual tactics used by both sides during the war, it is all here... This was a well written and fascinating book on ancient warfare." Details ISBN1473861586 Year 2017 ISBN-10 1473861586 ISBN-13 9781473861589 Format Hardcover Media Book Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint Pen & Sword Military Place of Publication South Yorkshire Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Approx 10 b/w maps Subtitle Ships, Men and Money in the War at Sea, 431-404 BC DEWEY 938.05 Pages 261 Language English AU Release Date 2017-11-29 NZ Release Date 2017-11-29 UK Release Date 2017-11-29 Author Marc G. DeSantis Publication Date 2017-11-29 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137442984;

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